| Issue ID | 650324 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10207721 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 18/10/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Pulsating of brakes when applied to come to a stop. Asked dealership 2x to check. First time was told they were fine, second time they took out for a test drive and experienced the pulsing. Inspected the brake system and found that all 4 rotors were not worn down, but were warped. They explained that it was most likely caused by being heated up by frequently stopping short. I have been driving for 30 years and have had many vehicles and never an issue with replacing rotors after 2 years, not due to the life of the rotor, but warping. I have been in the same job for 23 years and driving the same roads. I do not frequently stop short or ride my brakes. If anything i utilize the feature of down shifting as not to apply the brakes as often. I was told that when i bought this vehicle there should not be any issues because it was a first model because it was based on the jeep grand cherokee. I have noticed that there was a class action suit regarding the brakes on that model. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TAUNTON, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 31/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CLASSIC CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 508-821-3000 |
| Dealer's city | RAYNHAM |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 02767 |